Avaliação nutricional de pacientes renais crônicos em tratamento de hemodiálise

Abstract

Characterizing anthropometric and lipid profile aspects in order to understand how patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) individually report such aspects related to their nutritional status is of utmost importance for establishing a personalized care plan. Data collected at the Araguaia Nephrology Institute (INA) through a questionnaire applied to the patient, with consequent weighing before and after HD, as well as measurement of anthropometric data. Data were collected from 64 patients in 2024, and a higher prevalence of the disease can be observed in males, between the age range of 75-79 years, which can be explained by a sociocultural factor related to the lower male demand for primary care for prevention and health monitoring. Most of the interviewees reported being unemployed, due to the difficulties and limitations that the disease causes, and lived in the municipality of Barra do Garças, providing better adherence to treatment because it is the location of the institute. The analysis of the patients' lipid profile allowed a more in-depth analysis of their health quality, and it was possible to verify that most of the individuals had excellent total cholesterol levels. The research demonstrated the importance of promoting an adequate diet and self-care to help patients improve their quality of life and reduce the risks associated with adverse conditions.